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CV54 ZJX

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,614 mi
Last recorded161,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ZJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear sills covered under seal both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 156,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear both sides inner sills covered in sealant

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 156,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear both sides inner sills covered in sealant

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,174 miles

both front shockers reduced damping effect

bottom arm front bushes unbonding

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight leak on rear exhaust

slight play in osr link

Fail 28 Nov 2022 133,166 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front shockers reduced damping effect

bottom arm front bushes unbonding

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight leak on rear exhaust

slight play in osr link

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,581 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 129,569 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,856 miles

Front lower arm ball joint dust cover perished (both sides)

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front suspension lower rubber bushes perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,240 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,597 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/45/17 cut on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner side whool

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear under body corrosion

engine oil level beloow min

Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/45/17 cut on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner side whool

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear under body corrosion

engine oil level beloow min

Pass 19 Aug 2015 101,051 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 101,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,057 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

oil around gearbox

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

oil around gearbox

oil level on minimum mark (put .5L of oil in for MOT)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,514 miles

loose connection at o/s/f headlamp

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,709 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing and slight cut inner sidewall

n/side and off/side sills coverd not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,353 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,158 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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CV54 ZJX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV54 ZJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV54 ZJX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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